Disclaimer: See profile page.

Dear Readers:

My posting of the previous chapter was seriously flawed. A mind at three am is not the best judge of proper spelling and grammar. It was not reviewed by a beta, but hopefully it is in a more acceptable condition than the previous posting. There has also been a few adjustments to the story. I wish to thank NyotaRules for her bringing the errors to my attention.. If you have the time, please go back and read that entry again and then proceed.

Thank you.

Botsey

Be it known that it has been the generous spirit of StarQuilter57 that allowed me to borrow Sirin and his family for this fic. Think positive thoughts for her during this time when she is indisposed.

Chapter 22

Kah-if-farr-It Is Time…

Sirin, Spock and Lo'vaak were all alone in the house. Esther, Rachel and the children had gone out together. Sirin looked at Lo'vaak and said, "My friend you appear troubled."

Lo'vaak replied, "This day, in front of My Christine, I was provoked and found it necessary to use force as the means to protect her, I am not negatively affected by of my actions, for they were just and a natural response to danger. She did not seem upset by the outcome, but my shields are greatly stressed. My physical longing for her is great indeed. It is becoming increasingly more difficult for me when I am in her presence. I fear my body will betray me."

Spock inquired, "What prevents the meld and the proposal? The meld will greatly relieve you until the bonding."

Lo'vaak replied, "I don't really see any impediment."

Sirin's brotherly advice was, "Then do it, do it tonight."

Spock said "Do it at my house when we return. For your continued mental and physical well-being you should postpone it no longer."

When Spock and Lo'vaak returned, Spock picked up his wife and said, "You require rest."

To Lo'vaal he said, "My house is your house, there are beverages in the cold unit. Good night Christine. May you both find the maiden's peace. (Valdena, the maiden who represents love, joy, and everything beautiful). Nyota was playing with her adun's hair, she waved as they disappeared down the hallway.

Christine said, "Why do I have the funny feeling that something is planned here."

"Your assumptions are correct. Please would you mind sitting here?" he pointed to the couch

Standing over her he said, "My Christine we have spent the last week attempting to get to know one another. Our time together has filled me with anticipation of our life together. Is there something else that you believe you should know about me? I wish you to be candid with me."

She nodded in the affirmative.

"What will happen to me when we bond? How will my brain wiring change. I know what Nyota said, but will our bonding be different, because your heritage is different than Spock's?"

He seated himself next to her.

Turning he placed his hand under her chin and by this, commanded her eyes to meet his.

"Firstly, in Spock and Nyota's case it was his Vulcan and human part that completed their equation. But when we bond the equation will be Vulcan, Betazoid, Human and in the truest sense, 'the three will become one flesh.' You will be able to see yourself as I see you, you will feel every emotion I feel, what impacts me will do likewise to you. When we are physically joined every feeling and sensation will be intensified, doubled. Our life together can and will be filled with emotions that can be heightened or lowered according to circumstances and needs The Betazoid in me will reach your heart and emotions and the Vulcun part will connect with you mind.. We will truly complete one another.

Christine swallowed with difficulty. "Will it hurt?"

"No, My Christine. I would not allow it to injure you in anyway. It will simply be the ripple of energy you have already experienced, and then, that will never be felt again. My Christine, I will protect you with my life."

Sighing she said, "This has been a day has been one of revelations for us."

Christine then laid back against Lo'vaak's shoulder and said, "I am satisfied."

After a while she looked at him, a smile played around her lips. Before she could formulate her next question he said.

"Would you like me to kiss you?"

"I don't want to be forward," she said.

He whispered reply as he leaned into her was, "That will prove to be an impossibility in our relationship My Christine."

TNT, Explosions, Fireworks! New Years Eve in the south, Fourth of July, The Mardi Gras, Federation Day-As Christine opened her eyes and the room was spinning. Lo'vaak pulled away, she said, breathlessly, "I…I…"

As if that was an invitation Lo'vaak pulled her closer and kissed her again, more deeply.

He murmured against her cheek, "I do no believe in long engagements. With that he said, "Kah-if-farr "It is time."

Lo'vaak positioned his fingers on Christine's psi points and whispered, "My mind to your mind, my thoughts to your thoughts…see it now My Christine, my world, enter my mind…

Christine felt herself drifting. She saw his father, mother and siblings. She was aboard his father's ship, his home for so many years. She saw his mother's tender embrace, his stoic father's and sister's Vulcan salute, and his brothers' tearful farewell She heard his mother's Betazoid farewell to her oldest son, "Ve'nek chu nasi morc essu na, Lo'vaak." (Lo'vaak, continue to honor your family) (No need to look up-personal composition)

There was no deception in the shields he placed over his youthful indiscretions. They would serve no logical place in their lives together. She became privy to one of his greatest aspiration, to be a husband and a father. She saw his respect and affection for Sirin and Spock and their families and his desire to have a life of contentment similar to theirs.

Then she saw his wish for them…She gasped and he released her. She lowered her face onto his chest and wept. He cradled her, rubbing her back and whispering into her ear his Betazoid terms of endearment. Shush, shush, "Gla visha, gla corab ena." (Quiet, do not weep, my rock, my future, Again, my creation.)

Continuing to hold her he said, "T'nash-veh Christine, ashatik sano dor hash-veh Lo'vaakk's oon-ut so' lik do ovsutik Lo'vaak. (My Christine, my darling, please honor this one, Lo'vaak's formal marriage proposal. You complete me.)

She looked into his eyes and said, "Yes, I love you Lo'vaak. Thank you for loving me."

He replied in Vulcan. "Lo'vaak ugai -tor mytyaz du sri' kanok yut." (I promise we will complete one another in every way)

She returned her cheek to his chest as he held her and made her feel more secure than she had ever felt in her entire life. Within that cocoon of safety, Lo'vaak saw her starting to doze. Lo'vaak gently picked up his beloved and carried her upstairs to her 'sometime bed,' gently covered her and kissed her forehead.

As he descended the stairs, Spock greeted him with a nod,

"Have you found the Maiden's peace?

Lo'vaak smiled. "Spes t'nash veh Koon-ut so'lik. (I have spoken my Vulcan marriage proposal) "Fa tu saudau sasu k nar-tar kcon-uf-salik." (Before you appears a man with (an) accepted) one.)

Spock raised his eyebrow.

"You move with the speed of light, my friend."

"Indeed," was the reply. "Will you extend to me a personal kindness?"

Spock's response was, "Speak you mind."

"Dungi to do Lo'vaak, u' t'nash-veh besu fa you?" (Will you honor me as my companion before (the) fire?" (Serve as best man)

"Tu dor Spock," is the reply. (You honor me)

THE STORY THAT SHOULD BE READ NEXT IS "SPOCK AND THE ROSE GARDEN." THE FIRST CHAPTER HAS BEEN POSTED. AFTER THAT SHORT STORY WE WILL THEN RETURN TO THIS ONE FOR THE WEDDING.